• ECT secured an initial 4kg supply of MAX phase precursor material
• This supply enables the commencement of scale-up optimization testing
• ECT aims to achieve a near-term production rate of 1kg of MXene per day
• MXenes are suited for EMI shielding and defense applications
• ECT sees market potential due to supply-side constraints

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX: ECT) has secured an initial 4kg supply of MAX phase precursor material, marking the commencement of scale-up optimization testing for its MXene production process. This supply, secured at a delivered cost of US$3,475 per kilogram, is sufficient for approximately 15-40 production runs. The procurement aligns with ECT's target military end-use applications. The material will be processed at Metallium's Gator Point Technology Campus in Texas. ECT retains ownership of all MXene products, while Metallium provides reactor infrastructure and engineering support. Published research reports MXene purity above 90% and processing costs up to 74% lower than conventional methods. ECT aims to achieve a near-term production rate of approximately 1kg of MXene per day once fully optimized. MXenes are high-value materials for defense and EMI shielding applications, with demand currently outstripping supply due to production constraints.